El Dorado Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

October 2, 2024 Jeff Leikauf, Sheriff-Coroner El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office 200 Industrial Drive Placerville, CA 95667 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, EL DORADO SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Leikauf: A Targeted Inspection of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and the following facilities were inspected between Monday, August 19, 2024, and Tuesday, August 20, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Placerville Main Jail 0670 II South Lake Tahoe Jail 0680 II These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at matthew.schuler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 261-4323 if you have any questions. Jeff Leikauf Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 Sincerely, MATTHEW SCHULER Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, El Dorado County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, El Dorado County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, El Dorado County* County Administrator, El Dorado County* Jon Eslick, Lieutenant, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Steve Kowalczyk, Lieutenant, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 0670+ El Dorado Sheriff’s Office Detention Facilities II Targeted LTR 23-24 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0670 FACILITY NAME: EL DORADO COUNTY PLACERVILLE MAIN JAIL FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: LIEUTENANT JON ESLICK FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: 08/19/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS El Dorado Custody Manual Section 508 – Inmate Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that Policy states “Safety checks shall be include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted at least hourly through direct visual (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- observation of all inmates.” being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held and housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “Safety checks shall be conducted at least once every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary.” (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 and Transitional Cells and Watches of these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the inmate’s well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 minutes.” (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks intervals. Policy states “Safety checks shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted on an irregular schedule (staggered) so that inmates cannot predict when the checks will occur.” (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “Actual times of the checks and (1) the actual time at which each individual safety notations shall be recorded on the Safety check occurred; Check logs in TRACNET.” 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) the location where each individual safety check EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “The notation shall include the name or ID numbers of the staff performing the checks.” (f) A documented process by which safety checks are EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of ☒ ☐ ☐ patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely safety checks from January 2024 through completion of, safety checks. September 2024. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- fire department to be included as part of the policy and Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- with two-year retention of the inspection record; Planning EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall ensure that staff conduct monthly fire and safety inspections of the facility and that all fire safety equipment is tested at least quarterly.” (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Planning inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control Last Inspection date: 8/16/2023 (d) an evacuation plan; and, EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- ☒ ☐ ☐ Planning EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- people in the case of fire. Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ EDCM 404.8 – Emergency Housing of inmates EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Policy states “All in-custody deaths shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reported within 10 days of the death to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of state Attorney General’s office, in accordance the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC with reporting guidelines and statutory within 10 days of an in-custody death. requirements.” (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody health administrator, shall develop written policy and EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Policy states “Separate from the task force the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall investigation, all in-custody deaths shall be include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or reported in accordance with law and reviewed designee, the health administrator, the responsible by the Division Commander, a member of the ☒ ☐ ☐ physician and other health care, and supervision staff El Dorado County Health Department, and a who are relevant to the incident. representative from the jail medical provider. The purpose of the review is to examine jail policies/procedures and determine if changes are warranted to prevent further inmate deaths. The initial review shall be completed within 30 days.” Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody initial review report of every in-custody death to the EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review The EDCM is currently in the process of being report that comports with the disclosure requirements of updated with the new notification ☒ ☐ ☐ section 832.10 of the Penal Code. requirements to the BSCC as of July 1, 2024. Draft Policy states “Submit a copy of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death.” The initial review report shall contain the following EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody information: EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths (1) Demographic information (A) Full name of the decedent The EDCM is currently in the process being (B) Date of birth updated with the new notification (C) Date of death requirements to the BSCC as of July 1, 2024. (D) Time of death (E) Gender It is the policy of El Dorado County Sheriff’s (F) Race and ethnicity Department to follow state and local (G) Relevant medical history guidelines regarding notifications and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information reporting in-custody deaths. (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter Minors not held or detained in this facility. within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, and Transitional Cells and Watches The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety cell placements from January 2024 through or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. September 2024. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, soon as they are able to continue the admission process and Transitional Cells and Watches or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. Policy states “Inmates will be removed from ☒ ☐ ☐ the sobering cell when they no longer pose a threat to their own safety and the safety of others and are able to continue the booking process.” In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody and Transitional Cells and Watches staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. and Transitional Cells and Watches ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “A medical assessment of the inmate in the safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of placement or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.” Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every and Transitional Cells and Watches half hour. Such observation shall be documented. Policy states “A safety check consisting of ☒ ☐ ☐ direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the inmate’s well-being and behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes. Each safety check of the inmate shall be documented.” 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy states “Placing an inmate in a restraint responsible physician, shall develop and implement chair or other restraints requires approval written policies and procedures for the use of restraint from the Jail Commander or the authorized devices. Restraint devices include any devices which designee prior to taking action, unless exigent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated circumstances exist, that would cause ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this immediate danger to the inmate, staff, or section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, others. A qualified health care professional or other restraint devices when used to restrain shall be called to observe the application of incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility the restraints, when feasible prior to the manager may delegate authority to place an application or as soon as practicable after the incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health application, and to check the inmate for care staff. adequate circulation.” (a) The policy shall address the following areas: EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; Policy states “Includes steel handcuffs and leg restraints, polyurethane or nylon soft ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints, waist restraints and chair restraints that are applied to control an inmate who is assaultive, engaging in self-injurious behavior or attempting to damage property.” (2) signs or symptoms which should result in EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Policy states “Cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ (CPR) equipment, such as barrier masks, shall be provided by the facility and located in close proximity to the location where inmates in restraints are held.” (3) protective housing of restrained persons; EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints Policy states “Restraints may also be applied ☒ ☐ ☐ according to inmate classification, such as maximum security, to control the behavior of a high-risk inmate while he/she is being moved outside the cell or housing unit.” (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints Policy states “Inmates who are confined in restraints shall be given food and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Provisions shall be made to accommodate any toileting needs at least once every two hours. Food shall be provided during normal meal periods.” (5) exercising of extremities. EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints Policy states “Inmates placed in restraints for longer than two hours should receive a range- of-motion procedure that will allow for the ☒ ☐ ☐ movement of the extremities. Range-of- motion exercise will consist of alternate movement of the extremities (i.e., right arm and left leg) for a minimum of 10 minutes every two hours.” 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints following requirements: (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Policy states “Restraints shall not be used as or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ punishment, placed around a person's neck or applied in a way that is likely to cause undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing (e.g., hog-tying).” (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an Policy states “Restraint devices, such as intent to cause physical harm to self or others. restraint chairs, shall only be used on an inmate when it reasonably appears necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ to overcome resistance, prevent escape or bring an incident under control, thereby preventing injury to the inmate or others, or eliminating the possibility of property damage.” (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- escalation techniques, have been attempted and are Policy states “Restraints are to be applied ☒ ☐ ☐ deemed ineffective. only when less restrictive methods of controlling the dangerous behavior of an inmate have failed or appear likely to fail.” (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or Policy states “Placing an inmate in a restraint responsible health care staff; continued retention chair or other restraints requires approval shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. ☒ ☐ ☐ from the Jail Commander or the authorized designee prior to taking action, unless exigent circumstances exist, that would cause immediate danger to the inmate, staff, or others.” (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement. Policy states “As soon as possible, but within one hour of placement in restraints, the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate shall be medically assessed to determine whether he/she has a serious medical condition that is being masked by the aggressive behavior.” (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints four hours of placement. Policy states “The medical assessment shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be a face-to-face evaluation by a qualified health care professional and shall recur once every 4 hours of continued restraint thereafter.” 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to Policy states “Staff members shall conduct ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated direct face-to-face observation at least twice person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ every 30 minutes to check the inmate’s While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons physical well-being and behavior.” shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Policy states “After eight hours of placement safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the in restraints, the inmate shall be taken to a person shall be taken to a medical facility for further ☒ ☐ ☐ medical facility for further evaluation by evaluation. medical and mental health professionals to assess whether the inmate needs immediate and/or long-term medical and/or mental health treatment.” (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The restraint placements from January 2024 ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for through August 2024. The documentation placement; person authorizing placement; names of appeared to be compliant with this regulation. staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME EDCM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for a minimum BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of ☒ ☐ ☐ of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of exercise and recreation logs from January seven days to include: 2024 through August 2024. The documentation appears to be compliant with this regulation. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and EDCM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation Policy states “Inmates shall have access to exercise opportunities and equipment, ☒ ☐ ☐ including access to physical exercise outside the cell and adjacent dayroom areas, and the opportunity to exercise outdoors when weather permits. All inmates shall be given the opportunity to exercise for a minimum of 3 hours per 7-day period.” 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. EDCM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation Policy states “It is the policy of this office to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide inmates with at least seven hours per week of access to exercise opportunities and equipment and recreation activities in accordance with state laws or requirements.” Policies shall include reasonable and necessary EDCM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and procedures to ensure safety and security. Recreation Policy states “Staff shall be responsible for inspecting exercise and recreational equipment to ensure it appears safe for use. ☒ ☐ ☐ Broken equipment or equipment that is in an unsafe condition shall not be used. Inmates will not be permitted to use equipment without supervision. All equipment shall be accounted for before inmates are returned to their housing unit.” 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - TARGETED INSPECTION ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 0670 FACILITY NAME: El Dorado County Placerville Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: X 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: OTHER: 2001, 2005 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: August 19, 2024 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Water fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Provides clear visual supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ Telephone accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐ individual compartments, locks and keys Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) 1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells- rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and § 1053 Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and ☒ ☐ ☐ has a ceiling height of at least 8 feet No smaller than 160 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates by staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cells (2.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 60 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain toilet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain washbasin ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail PHY 23-24 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide support Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation ☒ ☐ ☐ Padding on the floor ☒ ☐ ☐ Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available in reception/booking Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Safety Cells (2.5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet Limited to no more than one inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside ☒ ☐ ☐ the cell Padded floor, door and walls ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipped with variable intensity, security light, ☒ ☐ ☐ inaccessible to occupant Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and ☒ ☐ ☐ at least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches ☒ ☐ ☐ above the floor Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 ☒ ☐ ☐ standards) Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells ☐ ☐ ☒ Contain 35 square feet per person Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ No smaller than 100 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒ Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☐ ☐ ☒ Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking ☐ ☐ ☒ fountain Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant ☐ ☐ ☒ Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items ☐ ☐ ☒ 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail PHY 23-24 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and workers in Type I and II facilities Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Limited to no more than 16 persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) ☒ ☐ ☐ and drinking fountains Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items ☒ ☐ ☐ Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor ☒ ☐ ☐ dimension at least 6 feet Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities) ☒ ☐ ☐ Dormitories (2.8) 8-86: Provision for dormitories added ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64 ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) ☒ ☐ ☐ and drinking fountains Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items ☒ ☐ ☐ Dayrooms (2.9) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells-rooms 35 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum number of inmates served Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains ☒ ☐ ☐ Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Shower (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available on a ratio of 1:16 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail PHY 23-24 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Lighting (3.6) Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5 foot-candles Beds-Bunks (3.5) ☒ ☐ ☐ 30 inches wide and 76 inches long Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] A comfortable living environment is maintained ☒ ☐ ☐ through an adequate heating and cooling system. Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) ☒ ☐ ☐ At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900 square feet 8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum ☒ ☐ ☐ rated inmate population and number of one-hour exercise periods per day = required surface area Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility programs Dining Facilities (2.17) ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 square feet per inmate being fed Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room or not in view of inmate dining ☒ ☐ ☐ Visiting (2.18) ☒ ☐ ☐ Sufficient visiting area Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Attorney Interviews (2.26) ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide for confidential attorney consultation Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (2.20) Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop ☒ ☐ ☐ sink and storage space 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail PHY 23-24 - 4 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Storage Rooms (2.21) Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, ☒ ☐ ☐ bedding and supplies Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22) ☒ ☐ ☐ Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and programs or activity areas ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] ☒ ☐ ☐ Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a central control point Emergency Power (2.24) Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain ☒ ☐ ☐ communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems Provide Space for: Barber/beauty shop(2.15) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities (Deleted 2/99)) Canteen (2.16) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) 8-86: Added for Type II facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail PHY 23-24 - 5 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - TARGETED INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 0670 FACILITY: El Dorado County Placerville Main Jail TYPE: II RC: 303 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: August 19, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Intake A Holding 1980 1 (3) 8 X 5.5 0 0 0 Note: 5.5 ft. bench B Holding 1980 1 (3) 9 X 5.6 1 1 1 Note: 5.6 ft. bench C Holding 1980 1 (13) 13.2 X 10.5 1 1 1 Note: plastic chairs D-H Holding 1980 5 (9) (45) 13.2 X 7.5 1 1 1 Note: Two 8.4 ft. benches I Holding 1980 1 (5) 8.5 X 7.6 1 1 1 Note: 7.6 ft. bench Sobering Sobering 1980 1 (8) 21.5 X 8.7 1 1 1 1 Sobering Sobering 1980 1 (7) 21.5 X 6.7 1 1 1 2 Safety 1-2 Safety 1980 2 (1) (2) 7.8 X 5.9 1 1 1 Infirmary Med Iso 1980 1 1 (1) 1 1 1 Holding 1980 1 (10) 9.4 X 11 1 1 1 Dorm 1980 1 (3) 27 X 12 1 1 1 Med 1980 4 (4) 10.6 X 7.5 1 1 1 rooms Level 1 Dorm 2001 1 23 23 23 2,404 sq. ft. 2 1 3 1 2 Note: Seven beds and appropriate storage, tables, and seating for inmate dining were added to this dorm in 2006. (Square footage of dorm/dayroom provided by architect.) Level 2 Dorm 2001 1 20 20 20 2,245 sq. ft. 2 1 3 1 2 Note: Four beds and appropriate storage, tables, and seating for inmate dining were added to this dorm in 2006. (Square footage of dorm/dayroom provided by architect.) Unit A Single 1980 12 1 1 12 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Double 1988 4 2 2 8 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Unit B Single 1980 6 1 1 6 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Double 1988 9 2 2 18 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Unit C Single 1980 4 1 1 4 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Double 1980 4 2 2 8 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Double 1988 8 2 2 16 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Note: 2nd bunk added to 4 single cells (2008). RC adjusted 2014. Unit D Single 2005 4 1 1 4 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Double 1980 8 2 2 16 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Double 2005 4 2 2 8 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Note: Two showers (one upper, one lower) in each unit. 2nd bunk added to 8 single cells in 2008. RC changed 2014. Level 3 Dorm 2001 1 20 20 20 2,149 sq. ft. 2 1 3 1 2 Note: Four beds and appropriate storage, tables, and seating for inmate dining were added to this dorm in 2006. (Square footage of dorm/dayroom provided by architect.) Level 4 Dorm 2001 1 23 23 23 2,404 sq. ft. 3 3 1 2 Note: Seven beds and appropriate storage, tables and seating for inmate dining were added to this dorm in 2006. (Square footage of dorm/dayroom provided by architect.) Unit E Single 1980 2 1 1 2 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1980 10 2 2 20 10.5 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1988 4 2 2 8 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Note: 2nd bunks added to 10 single cells in 2008. RC adjusted 2014. Unit F Single 1980 2 1 1 2 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1980 6 2 2 12 10.5 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Note: 2nd bunks added to 6 single cells in 2008. RC adjusted 2014. Unit G Single 1980 2 1 1 2 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1980 10 2 2 20 10.5 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1988 4 2 2 8 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Note: 2nd bunks added to 10 single cells in 2008. RC adjusted 2014. Unit H Single 1980 5 1 1 5 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1988 11 2 2 22 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Note: Two showers (one upper, one lower) in each unit. A & B Holding 1980 2 2 (2) 9 X 5 1 1 1 Holding Note: 4 ft. bench in each cell. Historical Note: All units were originally constructed with single cells using 1980 standards. Later, under 1988 standards, an additional bunk was added to some single cells in each unit and, upon request, the total RC was increased to 243. In 2006, additional bunks were added to all 4 dormitories and, upon request, the total RC was increased to 265. In 2008, an additional bunk was added to single cells in Units C, D, E, F, and G; however, no request was made to increase RC so it remains unchanged at 265. On May 6, 2014, a request was made to adjust the RC by including the double bunking of units C, D, E, F, & G, resulting in a new RC of 303. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 0670 El Dorado Placerville Main Jail LASE 23-24 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0680 FACILITY NAME: EL DORADO COUNTY SOUTH LAKE TAHOE JAIL FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: LIEUTENANT STEVE KOWALCZYK FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: 08/20/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS El Dorado Custody Manual Section 508 – Inmate Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that Policy states “Safety checks shall be include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted at least hourly through direct visual (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- observation of all inmates.” being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held and housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “Safety checks shall be conducted at least once every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary.” (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 and Transitional Cells and Watches of these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the inmate’s well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 minutes. “ (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks intervals. Policy states “Safety checks shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted on an irregular schedule (staggered) so that inmates cannot predict when the checks will occur.” (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “Actual times of the checks and (1) the actual time at which each individual safety notations shall be recorded on the Safety check occurred; Check logs in TRACNET. “ 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) the location where each individual safety check EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “The notation shall include the name or ID numbers of the staff performing the checks.” (f) A documented process by which safety checks are EDCM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of ☒ ☐ ☐ patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely safety checks from January 2024 through completion of, safety checks. September 2024. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- fire department to be included as part of the policy and Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- with two-year retention of the inspection record; Planning EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall ensure that staff conduct monthly fire and safety inspections of the facility and that all fire safety equipment is tested at least quarterly.” (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Planning inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control Last Inspection date: 7/12/2024 (d) an evacuation plan; and, EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- ☒ ☐ ☐ Planning EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated EDCM 404.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- people in the case of fire. Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ EDCM 404.8 – Emergency Housing of inmates EDCM 406 – Fire Response and Control 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Policy states “All in-custody deaths shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reported within 10 days of the death to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of state Attorney General’s office, in accordance the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC with reporting guidelines and statutory within 10 days of an in-custody death. requirements.” (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody health administrator, shall develop written policy and EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Policy states “Separate from the task force the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall investigation, all in-custody deaths shall be include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or reported in accordance with law and reviewed designee, the health administrator, the responsible by the Division Commander, a member of the ☒ ☐ ☐ physician and other health care, and supervision staff El Dorado County Health Department and a who are relevant to the incident. representative from the jail medical provider. The purpose of the review is to examine jail policies/procedures and determine if changes are warranted to prevent further inmate deaths. The initial review shall be completed within 30 days.” Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody initial review report of every in-custody death to the EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review The EDCM is currently in the process being report that comports with the disclosure requirements of updated with the new notification ☒ ☐ ☐ section 832.10 of the Penal Code. requirements to the BSCC as of July 1, 2024. Draft Policy states “Submit a copy of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death.” The initial review report shall contain the following EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody information: EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths (1) Demographic information (A) Full name of the decedent The EDCM is currently in the process being (B) Date of birth updated with the new notification (C) Date of death requirements to the BSCC as of July 1, 2024. (D) Time of death (E) Gender It is the policy of El Dorado County Sheriff’s (F) Race and ethnicity Department to follow state and local (G) Relevant medical history guidelines regarding notifications and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information reporting in-custody deaths (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a EDCM 532 – Inmate Death- In Custody jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may EDCM 534 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter Minors not held or detained in this facility. within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, and Transitional Cells and Watches The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety cell placements from January 2024 through or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. September 2024. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, soon as they are able to continue the admission process and Transitional Cells and Watches or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. Policy states “Inmates will be removed from ☒ ☐ ☐ the sobering cell when they no longer pose a threat to their own safety and the safety of others and are able to continue the booking process.” In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody and Transitional Cells and Watches staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. and Transitional Cells and Watches ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “A medical assessment of the inmate in the safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of placement or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.” Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in EDCM 538 – Safety Cells, Sobering Cells, the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every and Transitional Cells and Watches half hour. Such observation shall be documented. Policy states “A safety check consisting of ☒ ☐ ☐ direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the inmate’s well-being and behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes. Each safety check of the inmate shall be documented.” 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy states “Placing an inmate in a restraint responsible physician, shall develop and implement chair or other restraints requires approval written policies and procedures for the use of restraint from the Jail Commander or the authorized devices. Restraint devices include any devices which designee prior to taking action, unless exigent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated circumstances exist, that would cause ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this immediate danger to the inmate, staff, or section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, others. A qualified health care professional or other restraint devices when used to restrain shall be called to observe the application of incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility the restraints, when feasible prior to the manager may delegate authority to place an application or as soon as practicable after the incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health application, and to check the inmate for care staff. adequate circulation.” (a) The policy shall address the following areas: EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; Policy states “Includes steel handcuffs and leg restraints, polyurethane or nylon soft ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints, waist restraints and chair restraints that are applied to control an inmate who is assaultive, engaging in self-injurious behavior or attempting to damage property.” (2) signs or symptoms which should result in EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Policy states “Cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ (CPR) equipment, such as barrier masks, shall be provided by the facility and located in close proximity to the location where inmates in restraints are held.” (3) protective housing of restrained persons; EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints Policy states “Restraints may also be applied ☒ ☐ ☐ according to inmate classification, such as maximum security, to control the behavior of a high-risk inmate while he/she is being moved outside the cell or housing unit.” (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints Policy states “Inmates who are confined in restraints shall be given food and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Provisions shall be made to accommodate any toileting needs at least once every two hours. Food shall be provided during normal meal periods.” (5) exercising of extremities. EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints Policy states “Inmates placed in restraints for longer than two hours should receive a range- of-motion procedure that will allow for the ☒ ☐ ☐ movement of the extremities. Range-of- motion exercise will consist of alternate movement of the extremities (i.e., right arm and left leg) for a minimum of 10 minutes every two hours.” 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints following requirements: (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Policy states “Restraints shall not be used as or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ punishment, placed around a person's neck or applied in a way that is likely to cause undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing (e.g., hog-tying).” (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an Policy states “Restraint devices, such as intent to cause physical harm to self or others. restraint chairs, shall only be used on an inmate when it reasonably appears necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ to overcome resistance, prevent escape or bring an incident under control, thereby preventing injury to the inmate or others, or eliminating the possibility of property damage.” (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- escalation techniques, have been attempted and are Policy states “Restraints are to be applied ☒ ☐ ☐ deemed ineffective. only when less restrictive methods of controlling the dangerous behavior of an inmate have failed or appear likely to fail.” (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or Policy states “Placing an inmate in a restraint responsible health care staff; continued retention chair or other restraints requires approval shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. ☒ ☐ ☐ from the Jail Commander or the authorized designee prior to taking action, unless exigent circumstances exist, that would cause immediate danger to the inmate, staff, or others.” (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement. Policy states “As soon as possible, but within one hour of placement in restraints, the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate shall be medically assessed to determine whether he/she has a serious medical condition that is being masked by the aggressive behavior.” (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints four hours of placement. Policy states “The medical assessment shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be a face-to-face evaluation by a qualified health care professional and shall recur once every 4 hours of continued restraint thereafter.” 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to Policy states “Staff members shall conduct ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated direct face-to-face observation at least twice person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ every 30 minutes to check the inmate’s While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons physical well-being and behavior.” shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Policy states “After eight hours of placement safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the in restraints, the inmate shall be taken to a person shall be taken to a medical facility for further ☒ ☐ ☐ medical facility for further evaluation by evaluation. medical and mental health professionals to assess whether the inmate needs immediate and/or long-term medical and/or mental health treatment.” (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the EDCM 528 – Use of Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ restraint placements from January 2024 documentation shall include: the reason for through August 2024. The documentation placement; person authorizing placement; names of appeared to be compliant with this regulation. staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME EDCM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for a minimum BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of ☒ ☐ ☐ of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of exercise and recreation logs from January seven days to include: 2024 through August 2024. The documentation appears to be compliant with this regulation. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and EDCM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation Policy states “Inmates shall have access to exercise opportunities and equipment, ☒ ☐ ☐ including access to physical exercise outside the cell and adjacent dayroom areas, and the opportunity to exercise outdoors when weather permits. All inmates shall be given the opportunity to exercise for a minimum of 3 hours per 7-day period.” 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. EDCM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “It is the policy of this office to provide inmates with at least seven hours per week of access to exercise opportunities and equipment and recreation activities in accordance with state laws or requirements.” Policies shall include reasonable and necessary EDCM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and procedures to ensure safety and security. Recreation Policy states “Staff shall be responsible for inspecting exercise and recreational ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment to ensure it appears safe for use. Broken equipment or equipment that is in an unsafe condition shall not be used. Inmates will not be permitted to use equipment without supervision. All equipment shall be accounted for before inmates are returned to their housing unit.” 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 8 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - TARGETED INSPECTION ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 0680 FACILITY NAME: South Lake Tahoe Jail FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: X 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: OTHER: 2001 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: August 20, 2024 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Water fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Provides clear visual supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ Telephone accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐ individual compartments, locks and keys Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) 1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells- rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and § 1053 Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and ☒ ☐ ☐ has a ceiling height of at least 8 feet No smaller than 160 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates by staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cells (2.4) See letter in plan review file. Raised floor ☒ ☐ ☐ allowed - but not recommended. Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 60 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain toilet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain washbasin ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail PHY 23-24 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide support Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation ☒ ☐ ☐ Padding on the floor ☒ ☐ ☐ Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available in reception/booking Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Safety Cells (2.5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet Limited to no more than one inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside ☒ ☐ ☐ the cell Padded floor, door and walls ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipped with variable intensity, security light, ☒ ☐ ☐ inaccessible to occupant Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and ☒ ☐ ☐ at least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches ☒ ☐ ☐ above the floor Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 ☒ ☐ ☐ standards) Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 35 square feet per person Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 100 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items ☒ ☐ ☐ 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail PHY 23-24 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and workers in Type I and II facilities Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Limited to no more than 16 persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) ☒ ☐ ☐ and drinking fountains Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items ☒ ☐ ☐ Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor ☒ ☐ ☐ dimension at least 6 feet Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities) ☒ ☐ ☐ Dormitories (2.8) 8-86: Provision for dormitories added ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64 ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) ☒ ☐ ☐ and drinking fountains Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items ☒ ☐ ☐ Dayrooms (2.9) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells-rooms 35 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum number of inmates served Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains ☒ ☐ ☐ Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Shower (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available on a ratio of 1:16 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail PHY 23-24 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Lighting (3.6) Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5 foot-candles Beds-Bunks (3.5) ☒ ☐ ☐ 30 inches wide and 76 inches long Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] A comfortable living environment is maintained ☒ ☐ ☐ through an adequate heating and cooling system. Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) Alternate means of compliance issued by BOC for enclosed outdoor (indoor) yard. ☒ ☐ ☐ At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900 square feet 8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum ☒ ☐ ☐ rated inmate population and number of one-hour exercise periods per day = required surface area Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility programs Dining Facilities (2.17) ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 square feet per inmate being fed Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room or not in view of inmate dining ☒ ☐ ☐ Visiting (2.18) ☒ ☐ ☐ Sufficient visiting area Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Attorney Interviews (2.26) ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide for confidential attorney consultation Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (2.20) Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop ☒ ☐ ☐ sink and storage space 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail PHY 23-24 - 4 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Storage Rooms (2.21) Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, ☒ ☐ ☐ bedding and supplies Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22) ☒ ☐ ☐ Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and programs or activity areas ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] ☒ ☐ ☐ Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a central control point Emergency Power (2.24) Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain ☒ ☐ ☐ communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems Provide Space for: Barber/beauty shop(2.15) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities (Deleted 2/99)) Canteen (2.16) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) 8-86: Added for Type II facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail PHY 23-24 - 5 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - TARGETED INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 0680 FACILITY: South Lake Tahoe Jail TYPE: II RC: 158 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: August 20, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Intake Sobering 2001 1 (3) (3) 8.3 x 9.2 1 1 1 Sobering 1988 1 (6) (6) 12 x 10.8 1 1 1 Safety 1988 1 (1) (1) 6.7 x 8.8 1 HC1 Holding 1980 1 (16) (16) 12.3 x 14.5 1 1 1 Note: Bench 28'. HC2 Holding 1988 1 (9) (9) 12 x 7 1 1 1 Note: Bench 12'. HC3, HC4 Holding 1988 2 (7) (14) 12 x 6.6 1 1 1 Note: Bench 12'. Ct. Holding 1988 1 (16) (16) 25 x 9 1 1 1 Holding Note: Bench 25'. A Pod Single 1980 8 1 1 8 Irregular shape 1 1 1 B Pod Single 1980 5 1 1 5 Irregular shape 1 1 1 C Pod Single 1980 5 1 1 5 Irregular shape 1 1 1 Note: The single cells in Housing Pods A, B, and C are of irregular shape, each over 70 square feet. Each pod has one shower. D Hallway Single 1980 4 1 1 4 96 sq. feet 1 1 1 1 E Pod Single 1988 8 1 1 8 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 Double 2001 8 2 2 16 13.6 x 6.2 F Pod Single 1988 12 1 1 12 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 13.6 x 6.2 G Pod Single 1988 12 1 1 12 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 13.6 x 6.2 H Pod Single 1988 8 1 1 8 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 Double 2001 8 2 2 16 13.6 x 6.2 I Pod Single 1988 8 1 1 8 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 Double 2001 8 2 2 16 13.6 x 6.2 J Pod Single 1988 8 1 1 8 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 K Pod Dorm 1988 1 16 16 16 1303 sq. feet 2 2 2 2 *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 0680 El Dorado South Lake Tahoe Jail LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98)